Water Engineer (INTERNAL & EXTERNAL)
NUMBER OF POSITIONS: Three (3) POSITION: Water Engineer (INTERNAL & EXTERNAL) LOCATION: Freetown (With possibility for public engagement outside Freetown) REPORTING TO: Director of Water In keeping with Section 23 (1) of the Sierra Leone Electricity and Water Regulatory Commission (EWRC) Act of 2011, the Commission hereby invites applications from suitably qualified applicants to fill the position of Water Engineer The Water Engineer shall be responsible for processing licence applications and applying licence templates to each application, drafting reasons for decisions, assisting rates and tariffs department with water related tariff applications when required. Responsible for regulating the water service providers by monitoring their compliance with licence conditions, water service standards to ensure the users get the minimum level quality services established by set government standards. The successful applicant must demonstrate the highest levels of responsibility, professionalism, leadership, integrity, and expertise. SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES A minimum of first degree from a recognized university in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, with emphasis on Quality Management or any other related qualification. Additional postgraduate qualifications in Engineering or qualifications in an area relevant to the mandate of the EWRC will be an advantage; Should be a professional Engineer certified by the Professional Engineers Registration Council and should possess an annual practicing certificate. Not less than three (3) years relevant post qualification work experience in a similar position; Knowledge of Sierra Leone’s water sector; Very good communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills; Knowledge and competence in ICT applications. COMPETENCIES Knowledge and experience in regulatory monitoring and enforcement; Knowledge and experience in water and sanitation issues; Knowledge about local laws and best practices in regulatory compliance; Ability to use tact, maturity and sound reasoning; Ability to perform independently and as a member of a team Strong presentation, communication and report writing skills; Excellent organizational skills. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Assist the Director/Head of Water Regulation in: Processing licence applications Drafting conditions of licence Drafting reasons for decisions for the granting/retention/suspension of licence Assisting with water related rates applications where required Setting comprehensive plans for the Regulations Quality Monitoring Developing approach for setting up monitoring process Organizing resources to conduct monitoring Working with monitoring and enforcement where penalties need to be applied Studying patterns and trends in quality service and recommends systemic solutions to industry Preparing internal and external reports for the Commission as required. Preparing performance reports of all employees under his authority, and submitting them to the Human Resource Identifying the section’s needs for tools, equipment, human resources, etc. and submitting them to the Human Resource, for approval. Any other duties as may be assigned by the Director/Head – Water. POSITION: Head of Economic Regulation LOCATION: Freetown (With possibility for public engagement outside Freetown) REPORTING TO: Director General In keeping with Section 23 (1) of the Sierra Leone Electricity and Water Regulatory Commission (SLEWRC) Act of 2011, the Commission hereby invites applications from suitably qualified applicants to fill the position of Head of Economic Regulation. The successful candidate must demonstrate the highest levels of responsibility, professionalism, leadership, integrity, and expertise. As part of our regulatory mandate, the Electricity and Water Regulatory Commission is responsible for regulating water and Electricity services in Sierra Leone. The economic regulatory department is responsible for all rate setting for all electricity and water regulated entities thereby creating a balance on consumer interest, government and investor (operators) and monitoring compliance; make certain that they conform to required standards and procedures for quality services and related products to be supplied to consumers. He or she will report to the Director General The successful applicant must demonstrate the highest levels of responsibility, professionalism, leadership, integrity, and expertise. SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES Master’s Degree or higher in Economics, Corporate Finance, Financial Planning, Accountancy or other related disciplines. Added advantage in Financial Regulations in energy and water. Have a minimum of 3-4 years in management position. Have a minimum of 5 years general experience, with a minimum of four years specifically on economics and finance. Familiarity with the government structures in Sierra Leone, especially as pertains to the financial policies and financial regulations. Strong computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel and other related software. Experience supervising and managing department and auxiliary staff. Excellent written and oral English. Capacity to complete the work with high quality COMPETENCIES Knowledge of MS Office Suit Knowledge and experience in regulatory monitoring and compliance; Knowledge about both local & international laws and best practices in regulatory compliance; Ability to use tact, maturity and sound reasoning; Ability to perform independently and as a member of a team Strong presentation, communication and report writing skills; Excellent organizational management skills. Knowledge of Economic and Financial modeling DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Meet with local authorities, Public Utility Contractors and operators in the electricity and water sector Provide the commission with performance indicators for public Utilities and vendors in the electricity and water Sector Liaise with legal division in the development of frameworks necessary for the economic and technical regulation for the electricity and water sector Provide expert testimony and advice the Director General and the Board on financial regulatory issues as required Monitor performance of the electricity and water supply sector in terms of levels of investment, availability, cost and reliability of services and levels of efficiency in production and distribution Develop benchmark for public utilities in the electricity and water sector Supervise staff within the Economic Regulation division Ensure Statutory reporting, general management policies and procedures are adhered to Preparing presentation and writing reports, presenting product documentation Evaluate contracts and make sure that all the work is completed within deadline Monitor progress of any given project from feasibility stage to implementation and handover Provide input to the EWRC’S business planning Monitor technical compliance to standards To undertake other duties as assigned by the Deputy-Director General POSITION: Tariff Analyst (INTERNAL & EXTERNAL) LOCATION: Freetown (With possibility for public engagement outside Freetown) REPORTING TO: Head of Economic Regulations In keeping with Section 23 (1) of the Sierra Leone Electricity and